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Caching strategies in PWAs

Updated May 17, 2026

Short answer

Defines how cache and network are used together.

Deep explanation

Includes cache-first, network-first, stale-while-revalidate strategies.

Real-world example

Static assets cached, APIs fetched live.

Common mistakes

  • Using one strategy everywhere.

Follow-up questions

  • What is stale-while-revalidate?
  • Best for APIs?

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